The Daughter of Time

Book Playlist

The Daughter of Time Playlist

by Josephine Tey

20 tracks

balanced

Aug 28, 2026

This playlist embodies the intricate detective atmosphere of "The Daughter of Time," weaving historical tension, mystery, and psychological depth through a mix of atmospheric instrumentals and evocative vocal tracks. The instrumental pieces reflect the haunting and suspenseful mood of unraveling historical truths, while the vocal songs explore themes of identity, deception, and introspection tied to the novel's characters and narrative.

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Track List

20 songs

1

Looped

Kiasmos · Kiasmos

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2

First Breath

Liesbet Leroy · Sacred Breath

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3

Rabbit Hole

Elias Goldmund · Echoes of Tarab 1

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4

Widow's Walk

Suzanne Vega · Songs In Red And Gray

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5

Melancholy Waltz

Harper Avery · Melancholy Waltz

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6

Erupting Light

Hildur Guðnadóttir · Without Sinking

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7

House Of The Rising Sun (Disco Version)

Traditional · Romantic Hits On Trumpet

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8

The Heart Asks Pleasure First

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

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9

Time Lapse

Pierre Sloane · Time Lapse

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10

Night and Day

Cole Porter · 25 Timeless Instrumental Love Songs

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11

The Stranger Song

Leonard Cohen · Songs of L. Cohen / Songs of love and hate / New skin for the old ceremony

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12

Noir Désir

Souldia · MONSTRE

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13

Blood Moon

Converge · Bloodmoon: I

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14

The Curse

Josh Ritter · So Runs The World Away

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15

House Of Cards Main Title Theme

Jeff Beal · House Of Cards (Music From The Netflix Original Series)

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16

I Put a Spell on You

Screamin' Jay Hawkins · I Put A Spell On You

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17

Boys of Bedlam

Steeleye Span · The Lark in Morning - The Early Years

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18

Fortune Teller

Samantha Fish · Paper Doll

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19

The Night We Met

Lord Huron · Strange Trails

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20

Champagne for the Ghosts

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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